OR/PACU Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Atlanta, Georgia
We have an immediate opening for an OR/PACU Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Shady Grove Fertility in Sandy Springs, Georgia. US Fertility runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
Posted Oct 9
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Monday through Friday, 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with one weekend a month5 shifts a week
- Unit and setting
- OR/PACU We have an immediate opening for an OR/PACU Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Shady Grove Fertility in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
- License
- LPN license Current LPN licensure for the state of employment with a minimum of 2 years of women’s health experience preferredCurrent LPN licensure for the state of employment
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current LPN licensure for the state of employment Current LPN licensure for the state of employment with a minimum of 2 years of women’s health experience preferred
- Certification
- CPR certification, or acquired within 1 month of employmentAfter hire · acquire within 1 month of employment Current CPR certification, or acquire within 1 month of employment
- Also asks
- Graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program Graduate of an accredited LPN Nursing program
- Also asks
- Strong technical and clinical assessment skills
- Also asks
- Ability to make independent judgments on appropriateness of care Ability to make independent judgments with respect to the appropriateness of care to be delivered.
- Also asks
- Able to prioritize caseload management
- Also asks
- Demonstrated teaching abilities
- Also asks
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; works cooperatively in a multidisciplinary group Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary group
- Also asks
- Flexibility with work schedule, including weekend and holiday coverage Flexibility with work schedule including weekend and holiday coverage
Preferred
- Experience
- 2 years of women’s health experience
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Benefits401(k) with company match (full-time)401(k) with company match
- BenefitsTuition assistance and professional development support (full-time)Tuition assistance and professional development support
- BenefitsPerformance-based bonus opportunities (full-time)Performance-based bonus opportunities
- BenefitsGenerous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave (full-time)Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- BenefitsLife and disability benefits (full-time)Life and disability benefits
More benefits (19)
- BenefitsFertility Discount Program (full-time)Fertility Discount Program
- BenefitsEmployee wellness and recognition programs (full-time)Employee wellness and recognition programs
- Benefits401(k) with company match (part-time)
- BenefitsPerformance-based bonus opportunities (part-time)
- BenefitsEmployee wellness and recognition programs (part-time)
- Benefits401(k) with company match (per diem)
- BenefitsEmployee wellness and recognition programs (per diem)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Support and enforce organizational policies Support and enforces organizational policies
- Day to day
- Coordinate patient care during ASC/PC pre-op/post-op period and transfer area procedures Coordinate patient care during ASC/PC pre op/post op period and for Transfer area related procedures.
- Day to day
- Assess patient for appropriate level of care under ASC/PC RN direction Assess the patient for the appropriate level of care to be delivered under the direction of the ASC/PC RN.
- Day to day
- Maintain awareness of patient condition and report status changes to ASC/PC RN Maintains awareness of patient condition and communicates changes in status to an ASC/PC RN as appropriate
- Day to day
- Initiate emergency response team when a patient emergency arises Initiate the emergency response team as needed when a patient emergency arises.
- Day to day
- Provide patient instructions, prescriptions and paperwork under ASC/PC RN direction Provides patient instructions, prescriptions, and any other paperwork as needed under the direction of an ASC/PC RN
- Day to day
- Communicate problems, protocol changes and patient issues to ASC/PC RN and/or primary physician Communicate problems, changes in protocols, or any other specific patient issues with an ASC/PC RN and/or the primary physician
- Day to day
- Coordinate and manage daily workload efficiently Coordinate and manage daily workload to utilize time and abilities efficiently
- Day to day
- Maintain thorough, complete documentation in the patient medical record Maintain thorough, complete and appropriate documentation in the patient medical record
- Day to day
- Teach patient post-procedure education as assigned Teach patient post procedure education as needed/assigned under the direction of the ASC/PC RN
- Day to day
- Provide ASC/PC team patient care assistance, including PACU bay turnover, instrument processing and HSG preparation
- Day to day
- Complete specimen order entry and processing per policy Complete specimen order entry and process according to department policy and protocol
- Day to day
- Assist as scrub technician in the OR as assigned
- Day to day
- Plan for and prepare rooms for all procedures Plan for and prepare rooms for all procedures
- Day to day
- Review case schedule to ensure instruments, supplies and equipment are ready Review case schedule to ensure necessary instruments, supplies and equipment are available and ready.
- Day to day
- Assist in positioning and draping the patient for procedure Assist in positioning and draping the patient for procedure
- Day to day
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in care and use of surgical instruments and equipment Demonstrate knowledge and technical skill in the care and use of instruments, supplies and equipment used during a surgical procedure
- Day to day
- Complete accurate instrument and sharps count with Circulating RN Complete accurate instrument and sharps count with Circulating RN
- Day to day
- Clean and care for all equipment per OSHA guidelines Clean and cares for all equipment according to OSHA guidelines
- Day to day
- Room cleaning and OR turnover after each procedure Perform room cleaning and turnover of OR after each procedure including cleaning of instruments, removing trash, replacing trash bags and wiping the tables
- Day to day
- Wash, dry and package instruments for autoclaving and run autoclave
- Day to day
- Provide ultrasound guidance under physician supervision during transfers and instruct patients Provide ultrasound guidance under physician’s supervision during transfers and instruct patients in transfer procedure
- Day to day
- Clean OR and procedure rooms at end of each day Clean OR/Procedure rooms at the end of each day
- Hours stated
- Monday through Friday, from 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with one weekend a month
- Weekends
- One weekend a month Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with one weekend a month
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for call and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
Original listing
Posted on US Fertility’s careers page.
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Build What Matters Most—Families, Futures, and Your Career
Enjoy meaningful work while contributing to an organization that changes lives every day. US Fertility, the nation’s leading partnership of physician-led fertility practices, is redefining what it means to build a career in reproductive medicine.
Our team members choose to build their career home at US Fertility because of the hope we inspire in our patients, the lives we help bring into the world, and the culture of excellence we foster across our organization. We share a deep commitment to continuously improving the patient experience and advancing research and development in one of the most dynamic and impactful fields of medicine.
Through our national network of premier fertility centers—including Shady Grove Fertility we combine clinical expertise, scientific innovation, and compassionate care. The work we do building families offers purpose, challenge, and personal reward—and we’re just getting started.
Opportunity Overview
We have an immediate opening for an OR/PACU Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Shady Grove Fertility in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, from 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with one weekend a month
This role provides the opportunity to grow within a nationally respected organization while remaining closely connected to the patients and teams you support every day.
How You’ll Contribute
At US Fertility, collaboration is fundamental to how we work. There is undeniable strength in numbers—and support is always within reach. Whether collaborating with more than 200 highly respected physicians nationwide or partnering with colleagues who are passionate about solving meaningful problems, you’ll be surrounded by a team committed to shared success.
In this role, the OR/PACU Licensed Practical Nurse will
Support and enforces organizational policies Coordinate patient care during ASC/PC pre op/post op period and for Transfer area related procedures. Assess the patient for the appropriate level of care to be delivered under the direction of the ASC/PC RN. Maintains awareness of patient condition and communicates changes in status to an ASC/PC RN as appropriate Initiate the emergency response team as needed when a patient emergency arises.
Provides patient instructions, prescriptions, and any other paperwork as needed under the direction of an ASC/PC RN Communicate problems, changes in protocols, or any other specific patient issues with an ASC/PC RN and/or the primary physician Coordinate and manage daily workload to utilize time and abilities efficiently Maintain thorough, complete and appropriate documentation in the patient medical record Teach patient post procedure education as needed/assigned under the direction of the ASC/PC RN Provide the ASC/PC team with patient care assistance as needed: turning over PACU bays, washing and processing surgical instruments, assisting with HSG patient preparation and/or post procedure care under the direction of the ASC/PC RN Complete specimen order entry and process according to department policy and protocol Assist as scrub technician in the OR as assigned. Knowledgeable of proper sterile and aseptic technique and setup/use of equipment Plan for and prepare rooms for all procedures Review case schedule to ensure necessary instruments, supplies and equipment are available and ready. Assist in positioning and draping the patient for procedure Demonstrate knowledge and technical skill in the care and use of instruments, supplies and equipment used during a surgical procedure Complete accurate instrument and sharps count with Circulating RN Clean and cares for all equipment according to OSHA guidelines Perform room cleaning and turnover of OR after each procedure including cleaning of instruments, removing trash, replacing trash bags and wiping the tables Wash, dry and package instruments for autoclaving.
Turn on autoclave and clean per protocol Provide ultrasound guidance under physician’s supervision during transfers and instruct patients in transfer procedure Clean OR/Procedure rooms at the end of each day Perform all work in accordance with accepted standards of sanitation, safety and proper handling techniques, including sterilization and disinfection procedures Set up, stocks, and maintains supplies; performs inventory reviews as directed by supervisor and/or RN Team Leader Document patient care services utilizing daily logs, patient records, and appropriate outside laboratory forms Utilize the computer in entering labs and printing labels. Ensures orders for lab work are in place. Contacts primary nurse for order if needed Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and calling for assistance from other health care support if needed
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for professionals who bring both technical skill and a deep sense of responsibility to the care experience—individuals who thrive in environments where excellence, empathy, and accountability matter.
Qualifications and Skills Include
Graduate of an accredited LPN Nursing program Current LPN licensure for the state of employment with a minimum of 2 years of women’s health experience preferred Current CPR certification, or acquire within 1 month of employment Strong technical and clinical assessment skills Ability to make independent judgments with respect to the appropriateness of care to be delivered. Able to prioritize caseload management Demonstrated teaching abilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary group Flexibility with work schedule including weekend and holiday coverage
More important than any single credential, however, is the right person. Team members who are most successful at US Fertility embrace our mission, live our values, and remain committed to continuous improvement—for themselves, their colleagues, and the patients we serve.
What We Offer
US Fertility is proud to provide a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team members—professionally and personally—across all employment types.
Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition assistance and professional development support
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Life and disability benefits
- Fertility Discount Program
- Employee wellness and recognition programs
Part-Time Employees
- 401(k) with company match
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Employee wellness and recognition programs
Per Diem Employees
401(k) with company match Employee wellness and recognition programs
Our Commitment to Inclusion and Opportunity
US Fertility and its network partners believe that a diverse workforce is essential to fulfilling our mission of expanding patient access to the highest standards of fertility care. We are committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices that ensure our clinical and operational teams reflect and support the diverse communities and patients we serve.
Across our national footprint, US Fertility is a leader in offering clinical, administrative, and operational career opportunities at locations throughout the United States. We are equally committed to developing individual strengths, promoting from within, and supporting long-term career growth.
This is a moment of growth, innovation, and impact. Take the next step in your career with US Fertility—and help shape the future of fertility care.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
What's around it?
Atlanta, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,711/mo
- Household income
- $85,652/yr, all local households, not nurse pay